For many years I have lived in small places because of my work profile and these places have given me quite a good things to write about in my diaries. In these less popular places , where social media is not the norm to get your message out, people appreciate having an ear or two to hear what they have to say. As I am all for meeting locals and listening their stories and what they have to say, several of these people have made into my diaries. I decided to take some time to compile some of the stories for you to enjoy!
He says, "We are somehow aged by the culture we live in and time is an unforgiving forces that rushes us into the next stages of life without permission. With age, we must mature into adults who maintain sanity while juggling to-do-lists. But who says that getting older means straying away from a youthful heart?"
I won't mind the extra calories I gain every morning (after my walk) because of hi extra sweet tea. The greatest lesson I learn every morning is that growing older doesn't mandate growing up. If you ever visit Kanha National Park, don't hesitate to say Hi and to have excellent cup of tea at Dadu's tea stall.
During my solo trip to Spiti, I met Tenzin as my trekking guide in Kaza. It was the first ever time I was travelling in such a difficult terrain all alone. It wasn't easy for me to breathe and walk and he had to (figuratively) drag me everywhere.This trek would have never been possible without all the tricks he pulled out to motivate me. I was bribed with tea and snacks on the way (which never came) and sometimes with half and hour breaks (which were never more than 10 minutes). We finished out trek and my eyes were filled with tears of happiness. All I could do to show my gratitude was to give a tight hug to Tenzin.
I am sure he does this to motivate every tourist, but what I liked about him that he made me feel great about my physical attributes, something which I had not done for myself in a while. It is important to carry on with a positive attitude in extreme conditions, something I got to learn from him. Kaza is a small place (turning touristy), but people like him make such places worth visiting.
We still talk over the phone, most of the time discussing extremely different weather conditions at our respective place (funny!) and keeping a promise of visiting each other's place. Let me know if you encounter with this wiry man if you ever visit the valley of Spiti.
Some of you must already be familiar with Sushila. I have shared photos of her on social media accounts and posted a story about meeting her (BEST LUNCH EVER). She was the first person for whom I traveled to the same place again, only to meet her. I was not expecting to recognize me the second time I went to see her, as she was young when we first met, but the fact that made me happy beyond my wildest imagination. And my happiness was boundless when she showed me the picture we had taken together when we met for the first time.
We shared maggie and momos this time, along with several unforgettable happy moments. She took another photo and we promised to take photos every year! Does this mean she liked me the way I do? What do you think?
P.S. The world is diverse and it has a lot to offer! I sat over a cup of tea which turned into 3 and a lunch, dinner and more with these people. For me these are more than just quick reads because they are going to stay with me forever!!!
Oh my God... It's Dadu!
We all grow old but some of us are forever young at heart. That is a fine quality and people with this quality are rare breed. My love for tea and listening to his "Oh my God!" to any situation drags me to Dadu's tea stall. Dadu is nearly in his 80's, but young at heart than a lot of people I have met. Spending few minutes at his tea stall gives me a joy similar to the one which I used to feel when I used to play with a group of my imaginative friends of my childhood.
He says, "We are somehow aged by the culture we live in and time is an unforgiving forces that rushes us into the next stages of life without permission. With age, we must mature into adults who maintain sanity while juggling to-do-lists. But who says that getting older means straying away from a youthful heart?"
I won't mind the extra calories I gain every morning (after my walk) because of hi extra sweet tea. The greatest lesson I learn every morning is that growing older doesn't mandate growing up. If you ever visit Kanha National Park, don't hesitate to say Hi and to have excellent cup of tea at Dadu's tea stall.
Adventures with Tenzin
During my solo trip to Spiti, I met Tenzin as my trekking guide in Kaza. It was the first ever time I was travelling in such a difficult terrain all alone. It wasn't easy for me to breathe and walk and he had to (figuratively) drag me everywhere.This trek would have never been possible without all the tricks he pulled out to motivate me. I was bribed with tea and snacks on the way (which never came) and sometimes with half and hour breaks (which were never more than 10 minutes). We finished out trek and my eyes were filled with tears of happiness. All I could do to show my gratitude was to give a tight hug to Tenzin.
I am sure he does this to motivate every tourist, but what I liked about him that he made me feel great about my physical attributes, something which I had not done for myself in a while. It is important to carry on with a positive attitude in extreme conditions, something I got to learn from him. Kaza is a small place (turning touristy), but people like him make such places worth visiting.
We still talk over the phone, most of the time discussing extremely different weather conditions at our respective place (funny!) and keeping a promise of visiting each other's place. Let me know if you encounter with this wiry man if you ever visit the valley of Spiti.
Two teeth of happiness: Sushila
Some of you must already be familiar with Sushila. I have shared photos of her on social media accounts and posted a story about meeting her (BEST LUNCH EVER). She was the first person for whom I traveled to the same place again, only to meet her. I was not expecting to recognize me the second time I went to see her, as she was young when we first met, but the fact that made me happy beyond my wildest imagination. And my happiness was boundless when she showed me the picture we had taken together when we met for the first time.
We shared maggie and momos this time, along with several unforgettable happy moments. She took another photo and we promised to take photos every year! Does this mean she liked me the way I do? What do you think?
P.S. The world is diverse and it has a lot to offer! I sat over a cup of tea which turned into 3 and a lunch, dinner and more with these people. For me these are more than just quick reads because they are going to stay with me forever!!!
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